Ahhhh — to those who have never had the pleasure and satisfaction of participating in your life activities from a bike — you are truly missing out. It is intensely satisfying to run your errands or commute to work while getting some exercise. And going about your activities without producing carbon emissions is icing on the cake.

My husband often commutes by bicycle to work, Chino Hills to San Dimas. He never had to worry about his cholesterol levels after he took up biking. And my legs look better than 99 percent of all 20-year-olds (I am 55 this year).

So to those who think it can’t be done, even riding for your short errands on the weekends will help. Or accompany your kids to school on your bike, that’s how I started.

Try it sometime, it will change your life. I solve some complex tax issues when I ride (it just seems to become clear). It’s a lot easier to maintain your weight; you will be much healthier; you will save some money and be kind to the planet. All good things.

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